Mediterranean Inspired Sloppy Joes
Generated on: April 30, 2024
Ingredients
sauce:
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Onion, finely diced1
- Garlic cloves, minced2
- Ground lamb500 g
- Canned crushed tomatoes400 g
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Ground cinnamon1 tsp
- Dried oregano1 tsp
- Chicken or vegetable stock100 ml
- Salt
- Black pepper
for serving:
- Ciabatta buns, halved and toasted4
- Feta cheese, crumbled100 g
- Fresh parsley, chopped
side:
- Mixed greens150 g
- Cherry tomatoes, halved100 g
- Cucumber, sliced1
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sautéing until soft.
- 2
Increase heat to medium-high and add ground lamb, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned.
- 3
Stir in canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, dried oregano, and stock. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until thickened.
- 4
While the sauce simmers, prepare the side salad by tossing mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Spoon the lamb mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted ciabatta buns. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and parsley before topping with the other halves.
- 6
Serve the Sloppy Joes immediately with the side salad.
Enjoy your food!
